Slovenian Istria

The wine-growing district of Slovenian Istria lies in the rolling hills along the coast and extends from border with Italy-DebeliRtič and Croatia-Sečovlje. Due to extraordinary natural conditions, the meticulous Istria wine growers have been cultivating oenology and viticulture traditions for over a millennium.

Slovenia is the first country in the world to be declared a green destination based on the Green Destinations Criteria. Situated in the heart of Europe, Slovenia is a boutique country between the Alps, Mediterranean Sea, mysterious Karst with more than 11,000 karst caves and Pannonian Plain, rich in healthy water springs. We are also proud that our capital Ljubljana was awarded the European Green Capital 2016 title. Slovenia, the only country with the word LOVE in its name!

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Foto: Batin Mumcu

Foto: Batin Mumcu

Foto: Batin Mumcu

Capo D´Istria Refosk 2011

Variety: Refosco

Soil type: Eocene flysch

Location: Šantoma and Purissima – Eocene flysch

Grape harvest: by hand, early October

Winemaking: Perfectly ripe grapes are macerated for up to 18 days. The wine is stored in large oak barrels for the duration of malolactic fermentation. Then it is moved into barrique barrels and aged for at least two more years.

Aging potential: 5–10 years

Colour: Intense ruby with purple hues

Aroma: On the nose, it surprises with a rich ripe fruitiness, reminiscent of ripe blackberry, sour cherry, mulberry and bilberry, finely intertwined with notes of wood, undergrowth and spices.